New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-08-14
DOM PEDRO AND VICTOR HUGO.
Nom The london GLOBE.

The Emperor is no stranger to Paris, having been
here several times before. The last occasion in
ls77 During his present STAY he has several times
were introduced to him ten years ago when they were
children the OccasvL of visit to their iliustrous
grandfather OF this visit VI. GLstave Riyet gives
very pretty account which. believe, has never tetore
been published. Victor Hugo, as is well known.
would of late years never tondeseend to 20 ana zee
anybody who desired an interview With him, no
matter how exalted distinguished the parsonage
might be- To the last he regarded himself as thu
greatest luminary OF the century, to whom 1t was
fitting that all should do homage. Consequently there
was a d flcnlty in arranging meeting between him
ana his Imperial admirer. Ultimately IL was settled
that Victor Hugo should await the Emperor of brazii
at certain hour the 18th OF May in the Senate
House AT Versailles. Owing, however. TO the famous
Mcmahon crisis of the 10th OF May the appoinimens
had to be broken Deter mined not TO De baked tne
Emperor then made up his mind to call at the poets
house. and Victor Hugo agreed to receive him. pro-
yded be would without any snite or attendants,
at o'clock oD the morning OF me "a Of way. mere
Is NJ Gustf We Rives report Of the meeting On sbak.
ing hands with great poet the Emperor addressed
him in words which should be recorded IN history.
nv easc feel little tirndD Victor Hugo then led
the Emperor into the drawng-room, and babe MN sic
a. his side the sofa, at which the Emperor re-
marked that to be In such position was IKE sitting
The conversation was then begun. IN the course OF
which the Emperor showed himsef the friend OF en-
liphenment and progress Speaking OF tho other SOW
ereicps of the time, he st i'd TO Victor Hugo: You
mu.t be too severe on my colleagues they are SO
surrounded, circumvenled aud deceived that they
cannot have our ideas"
Victor Hugo replied, " You are exception
Victor Hugo had just published "BArt d'etre
prand-percn After having expressed his admiration
Of this TO the poet and recited several lines Dom
Pedro requested the favor OF introduction to Mle
Jeanne.
jeanne" SAID tho poet, 81 present you to tho
Emperor Of Brazil" .-,..,,,
aWill you give me kiss. Mademoishe sa'd
Ar Ara. Jeanne raised forehead for the Emperor
q, E;,. but ON his asking her to embrace him. ended
With throwing her arms round MS neck with such
vrgr that Victor Hugo burst out laughing aud said
aWhy, you want to enjoy the luxury OF straugIng
Victor Hugo then presented bis grandson Georges.
A the Emperor stroked his long black hair he said
NV boy, there is but Majesty here-your grand
Victor Hugo then presented the Emperor with
COPY of LArt detre grand pere," hrst writing In s
" TO Dom Pedro dc Alcautara from Victor Hugo"
On the conversation being Resumed the Emperor
said You often in my thoughts. constantly
should like to know hoy you spend the entire day
The poet then gave all the details Of bis dsy nle
beginning With his O'Clock rising After dejeuner,"
he said. "tow ard o'clock go out ana 90 ~""' you
would not like to do. get on the OMNIBUS A.
WHY not ~ replied the Emperor. Surely tina
would suit me exactly. TO ride on the inpefiaie
On Victor Hugo nquirns whether pG ons from his
dominions the Emperor replied:
mo things 90 quite we'll While am away;
rb.rs are az many there as good and better than
an He added {. ! am not losing my time here. l
reign over young nation, and use my rghts TOR
their enlightenment. improvement and progress put
I aid not mean to use the word rights. mean We
rover which owe to the chances OF fortune ana Of
Victor Hugo reoined: @sire, You are great
.t;zsn Yon are the descendant of Marcus Anrelius!
After the interview had lasted three hours the
Emperor took his leave. accepting an invitation V
dine with the poet few days later